Spin: Racism is okay during moments of levity...

... and Mitt is entitled.

Just be nice to the "health care reform protestors"

First he manhandled Pat Butchanan and left him sputtering...

Wednesday, Lawrence O'Donnell sat in for Chris Matthews on Hardball and had the privilege of interviewing a "health care reform protester" from Senator Arlen Specter's town hall meeting on Tuesday.

O'Donnell, who is an excellent host and really should have a regular time slot (dude is a keeper), was very nice to the "health care reform protestor".

At the town hall she complained specifically about the taxes she and her husband pay. When O'Donnell asked her about taxes, Katy admits that she has no idea, hubby handles all of the money.

Chris Matthews the fashionista

Chris Matthews, not only can he play Hardball, he also knows about trends in fashion. From the New York Times:

“Think of the Kennedys,” Mr. Matthews said, when asked the impact on Washington if Obama wins. “A mixed administration. Pragmatic. Some liberal tendencies, not overwhelming. Very tough. Very smart. Thin ties — are you looking at this?”

He demonstrated on his own black silk tie, folding it in half. “Well-turned-out men. No sloppiness. Just work.

“It will be zesty,” he added.